invasion of privacy

American  

noun

1. an encroachment upon the right to be let alone or to be free from publicity.

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Etymology

Origin of invasion of privacy

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

Most important, she outmaneuvered the Texas judge by quashing the subpoena itself, finding that it was an illegitimate and unconstitutional invasion of privacy.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

Now, the Supreme Court is weighing a bank-robbery case from Virginia to decide whether geofence warrants are an unconstitutional invasion of privacy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Edwards may be charged with additional offenses, including invasion of privacy, as the investigation continues, according to the sheriff’s office.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Elizabeth Hurley has said in a witness statement to court that she felt "crushed" over "brutal invasion of privacy" by the publisher of the Daily Mail and the Mail on Sunday.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

The press was calling it an invasion of privacy.

From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau